Buddhist altar fittings: Shogo (small gong) This item was included when I purchased a Buddhist altar, but it has been stored at home for a long time because it is not used in our family's sect. Although it is unused, I am selling it as a used item, so please make your purchase after judging from the images and understanding the condition. Includes tatami mat stand and wooden mallet. No box. The Shogo (small gong) is a type of gong used during religious services. It is also called Shoko, Fushogane, Tatakigane, and Kane. It is placed on a tatami mat stand and struck from above with a wooden mallet to make a sound. It is used to keep time with the rhythm of the Nembutsu (Buddhist chant) and Goyo-ka (Buddhist hymns). The size of the Shogo itself is (measured by an amateur): Diameter: 108 mm Height: 50 mm (including 15 mm legs) Weight: 450 grams Thank you.